Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…
International study tests promising vaccine against 21 strains of pneumococcus
A new vaccine for pneumococcal disease will be tested under an international trial aiming to provide greater protection…
Vaccines trigger immediate changes in lymph node tissue landscape
Vaccines trigger a notably rapid response in the stromal cells of draining lymph nodes within the first hours…
It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
For parents of school-aged children, the fall to-do list can seem ever-growing. Buy school supplies. Fill out endless…
Regression model of fear of childbirth in pregnant women | BMC Public Health
Dencker A, Nilsson C, Begley C, Jangsten E, Mollberg M, Patel H, et al. Causes and outcomes in…
Govt funding sought for vaccine to combat rising Q Fever threat
LOBBY groups are seeking urgent government funding to help reduce rates of Q fever in Australia – which…
“Never Has America Been More Vulnerable” — People Are Horrified After RFK Jr. Announced He’s Cutting $500 Million In Funding For mRNA Vaccines
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but everyone’s least favorite Health and Human Services Secretary, RFK Jr., recently…
New tool developed to distribute vaccines fairly and avoid waste
No one knows exactly how many doses of coronavirus vaccines were discarded during the pandemic. But the numbers…
Exploring perceived barriers and facilitators to using mobile phone technology for delivering HPV test results in malawi: a qualitative study with HPV-Screened women, healthcare providers, and health officials | BMC Public Health
Among the HPV-Screened women recruited, the median age was 36 years. Specifically, 13 women completed primary-level education, while…
Predicting measles vaccination coverage for targeted public health action
Knowing how many people are vaccinated against an existing or re-emerging threat is a key factor guiding public…
Insights into antibiotic resistance and virulence of Bordetella hinzii
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study was aimed at analyzing the pathogenic characteristics of…
Measles outbreak across Europe alerts health authorities
[Shutterstock] A highly contagious disease once considered nearly eliminated is returning with alarming intensity across Europe, raising concerns…